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Celebrating our 24th Year
June 14, 15, 16, 17
The Allegheny College, Robertson Field is a
non-smoking facility (no smoking is allowed on property)
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THURSTON CLASSIC HOT AIR EVENT |
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THURSDAY
June 14,
2012
9:00 pm (approximate Time)
Night Glow
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The night glow will be
at dusk, (9:00 pm). We recommend that you arrive
early and join in the festivities.
Please bring a blanket, chairs and a light jacket
Food and Drinks will be available
Official Thurston Classic souvenirs on sale
Handicap parking is provided.
Please remember that your donations are needed for
this
event to continue. |
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FRIDAY
June 15,
2012
6:00pm
Sponsor's Flight
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We recommend that you arrive
early and join in the festivities.
Please bring a blanket, chairs and a light jacket
Food and Drinks will be available
Official Thurston Classic souvenirs on sale
Handicap parking is provided.
Please remember that your donations are needed for
this
event to continue. |
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SATURDAY
June 16,
2012
7:00am
Race #1
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Balloons will be flying over a
target at the
Allegheny College, Robertson Soccer Field from outlying areas and pilots
will attempt to toss a bean bag at a specific target on the ground from their balloons.
Please bring a blanket, chairs and a light jacket
Light breakfast will be available
Official Thurston Classic souvenirs on sale
Handicap parking is provided.
Please remember that your donations are needed for
this
event to continue. |
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SATURDAY
June 16, 2012
6:00pm
Race #2
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Balloons will be lifting off from
Allegheny College, Robertson Soccer Field and pilots will fly to outlying
target areas that is kept secret until the start of the flight and attempt
to drop a beanbag on a target.
Please bring a blanket, chairs and a light jacket
Food and Drinks will be available
Official Thurston Classic souvenirs on sale
Handicap parking is provided.
Please remember that your donations are needed for
this
event to continue. |
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SUNDAY
June 17, 2012
7:00am
Race #3
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Pilots will again be flying into
the Allegheny College, Robertson Soccer Field and trying to hit a target on
the ground with bean bags tossed from their balloons.
Please bring a blanket, chairs and a light jacket
Light breakfast will be available
Official Thurston Classic souvenirs on sale
Handicap parking is provided.
Please remember that your donations are needed for
this
event to continue. |
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All balloon air events take place at
Allegheny College, Robertson Athletic Complex
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All Balloon Launches are subject to
weather conditions. Unsuitable weather conditions could cause
cancellation or delays.
All times are approximate.
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Official Souvenirs |
What to Bring
Please bring a blanket or chair
a light jacket
a camera, and
don't forget to arrive early |
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Short Sleeve T-Shirts
Sweatshirts
Hats
Kids T-Shirts
Polo Shirts
Collector Pins and Items |
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The Thurston Classic Committee thanks you
for your support
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